Neighbor Stephanie Becker is organizing a parents group for play dates and other activities.
Email Stephanie at stephbecker78[at]aol.com if you are interested in being involved.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Richland Park Master Plan
Metro Parks is developing a master plan to guide decisions about the future of Richland Park.
Parks officials unveiled a preliminary plan in August that would create a more accessible and more sustainable park environment. The redesigned park would improve pedestrian circulation by creating aesthetically pleasing entry plazas to encourage visitors, and walking and jogging trails would be added to allow guests to go for a leisurely stroll or get some exercise. The trails would feature separate 0.5 mile and 0.65 mile loops. A sidewalk would be added to the 50th Avenue side of the park to allow for safer pedestrian access.
Access to the park at 46th Avenue would be closed to make access to the park safer for both pedestrians and vehicles. Motorists would enter the park via two entrances on Charlotte Avenue. Much of the parking would be converted to pervious pavement that is designed to allow more water to be absorbed into the ground, which is more environmentally friendly than allowing stormwater to flow across asphalt.
A bandshell would be added facing a sloped lawn in front of Cohn School that could host music performances and other events. The bandshell would also serve as a shelter for all kinds of activities when not in use for performances. The current tennis courts would be adapted to feature two tennis surfaces and a basketball court. A tennis wall that would allow players to hit balls by themselves would also be added. The proposed design takes into account the additional park space to be made available when the current swimming pool is closed. The pool is expected to close because it will be replaced by an indoor pool at the new McCabe Community Center that can be used year-round.
An improved and more imaginative play space would be added to allow for play for children and children of all ages. Garden spaces would be added to several areas in the park to make the space more inviting. The Charlotte streetscape might be highlighted by the planting of cherry trees or other foliage, and a stone wall might create a strong boundary between the park and Charlotte Avenue. Additional lighting would be added to make the park safer and more visible during evening hours, when many people cross the park to attend classes at Cohn School.
Artist renderings of the form the park might take are available at nashville.gov/parks. It is important to note that the plan is only one possibility for how Richland Park might look in the future. The proposed improvements would only be added if residents support them and if funding is provided by Metro Government. Please take time to share your thoughts about the park with Metro Parks. Send an email to Curt Garrigan at curt.garrigan[at]nashville.gov with your feedback.
Parks officials unveiled a preliminary plan in August that would create a more accessible and more sustainable park environment. The redesigned park would improve pedestrian circulation by creating aesthetically pleasing entry plazas to encourage visitors, and walking and jogging trails would be added to allow guests to go for a leisurely stroll or get some exercise. The trails would feature separate 0.5 mile and 0.65 mile loops. A sidewalk would be added to the 50th Avenue side of the park to allow for safer pedestrian access.
Access to the park at 46th Avenue would be closed to make access to the park safer for both pedestrians and vehicles. Motorists would enter the park via two entrances on Charlotte Avenue. Much of the parking would be converted to pervious pavement that is designed to allow more water to be absorbed into the ground, which is more environmentally friendly than allowing stormwater to flow across asphalt.
A bandshell would be added facing a sloped lawn in front of Cohn School that could host music performances and other events. The bandshell would also serve as a shelter for all kinds of activities when not in use for performances. The current tennis courts would be adapted to feature two tennis surfaces and a basketball court. A tennis wall that would allow players to hit balls by themselves would also be added. The proposed design takes into account the additional park space to be made available when the current swimming pool is closed. The pool is expected to close because it will be replaced by an indoor pool at the new McCabe Community Center that can be used year-round.
An improved and more imaginative play space would be added to allow for play for children and children of all ages. Garden spaces would be added to several areas in the park to make the space more inviting. The Charlotte streetscape might be highlighted by the planting of cherry trees or other foliage, and a stone wall might create a strong boundary between the park and Charlotte Avenue. Additional lighting would be added to make the park safer and more visible during evening hours, when many people cross the park to attend classes at Cohn School.
Artist renderings of the form the park might take are available at nashville.gov/parks. It is important to note that the plan is only one possibility for how Richland Park might look in the future. The proposed improvements would only be added if residents support them and if funding is provided by Metro Government. Please take time to share your thoughts about the park with Metro Parks. Send an email to Curt Garrigan at curt.garrigan[at]nashville.gov with your feedback.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
MTA public meetings tomorrow and Thursday (Aug. 27-28)
The Metro Transit Authority will hold public meetings in advance of the move to its new downtown bus station, the Music City Central, and the changes that will follow. A meeting will be held tomorrow at noon at the Main Public Library branch, and a meeting will be held on Thursday, August 28, at 6 p.m. at the Looby Branch Library in Metrocenter.
MTA will move to its new transit center in October and is considering a series of bus route changes in conjunction with the move. Increasing the level of service for the No. 10 Charlotte route, which runs next to Sylvan Park, is one of the proposed changes in service.
MTA will move to its new transit center in October and is considering a series of bus route changes in conjunction with the move. Increasing the level of service for the No. 10 Charlotte route, which runs next to Sylvan Park, is one of the proposed changes in service.
Volunteer for the PENCIL Foundation
From neighbor Nancy Nolan:
Project PENCIL is a program that addresses this problem by connecting volunteers from the community with children who need extra help developing necessary reading skills. Reading partners meet with students weekly for 30 minutes of one-on-one reading time.
I began reading with students three years ago, and the experience of seeing my kids progress after a small amount of individual attention motivated us to expand the program at Sylvan Park Elementary so more students could benefit from reading partners. Recently one mother told me that her 8-year-old daughter had progressed from below, to above grade-level for the first time ever and that this has boosted her self-esteem tremendously. Several children moved from being behind to ahead of grade level over the year. It’s hard to believe that just 30 minutes a week can make that much of a difference, but I’ve heard the stories and seen the test scores to know that they can and do here at Sylvan Park.
What’s required to help? A one-hour training and background check are required for participation. Trainings will be held at the Pencil Box facility, and can be scheduled at Sylvan Park for three or more new volunteers. If you’d like to get involved, contact me at (615) 383-8564 or nolan4kids@yahoo.com. You’ll be glad you did.
Project PENCIL is a program that addresses this problem by connecting volunteers from the community with children who need extra help developing necessary reading skills. Reading partners meet with students weekly for 30 minutes of one-on-one reading time.
I began reading with students three years ago, and the experience of seeing my kids progress after a small amount of individual attention motivated us to expand the program at Sylvan Park Elementary so more students could benefit from reading partners. Recently one mother told me that her 8-year-old daughter had progressed from below, to above grade-level for the first time ever and that this has boosted her self-esteem tremendously. Several children moved from being behind to ahead of grade level over the year. It’s hard to believe that just 30 minutes a week can make that much of a difference, but I’ve heard the stories and seen the test scores to know that they can and do here at Sylvan Park.
What’s required to help? A one-hour training and background check are required for participation. Trainings will be held at the Pencil Box facility, and can be scheduled at Sylvan Park for three or more new volunteers. If you’d like to get involved, contact me at (615) 383-8564 or nolan4kids@yahoo.com. You’ll be glad you did.
Monday, August 25, 2008
Home and car keys found
A neighbor has found house and car keys in the alley behind their home on 47th Avenue. If you are looking for a lost set of keys, email spna[at]sylvanpark.org.
Friday, August 15, 2008
McCabe Fall League signups end tomorrow (Aug. 16)
From Steve Orr with McCabe Little League:
This Saturday, August 16th is the final in-person sign-up for fall baseball at McCabe. We will be at the concession stand from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Don't let this opportunity pass you by. You may also sign-up on-line at mccabelittleleague.com. There will be a car wash for the West End/Meigs baseball team on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at West End Middle School. Several McCabe players are on this team so come to McCabe to sign up and then head to West End Middle to get your car washed. Hope to see you there.
This Saturday, August 16th is the final in-person sign-up for fall baseball at McCabe. We will be at the concession stand from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Don't let this opportunity pass you by. You may also sign-up on-line at mccabelittleleague.com. There will be a car wash for the West End/Meigs baseball team on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at West End Middle School. Several McCabe players are on this team so come to McCabe to sign up and then head to West End Middle to get your car washed. Hope to see you there.
Thursday, August 07, 2008
Nearby neighborhoods also reporting door-to-door scams
Officers from the Cherokee Park and Richland-West End neighborhood associations have recently echoed reports received recently about door-to-door scams in their neighborhoods. Please be cautious about anyone who knocks on your door asking for money and confirm that their requests are legitimate. If you suspect criminal activity, report it by calling the Metro Police non-emergency line at (615) 862-8600.
Mayor Dean's Sustainability Survey
Mayor Karl Dean's Green Ribbon Committee on Environmental Sustainability was created to assure that Nashville continues to be a livable city with clean air, clean water, open spaces, transportation infrastructure and an energy use profile necessary to provide a prosperous community for current and future generations. You can read more details in the Mayor's executive order about the committee.
The Green Ribbon Committee is gathering input from citizens on the types of environmental practices that should be developed in Nashville. Residents are invited to take the survey online or mail survey forms to the Mayor's Office.Please take time out to share your thoughts and opinions about responsible use of our resources with our local government.
Wednesday, August 06, 2008
Night Out Against Crime a big hit with neighbors
About 200 neighbors gathered at the Richland Park picnic shelter on Tuesday night to celebrate the Sylvan Park Neighborhood Association's official Night Out Against Crime event with a potluck dinner. Metro Fire Department, Metro Nashville Police Department and emergency response personnel stopped by to say hello over the course of the evening, and those in attendance were quick to thank them for their efforts to keep Sylvan Park and the rest of Nashville safe. State Senator Douglas Henry also braved the heat to meet with neighbors. Thanks to Margaret Holleman, Doug Eckert and many others who volunteered to make the night a great success. See you next time.
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